by Kyle Williams | Feb 7, 2022 | Success Stories
Since her recovery date of March 9, 2013, Chandra has been passionate about helping others struggling with addiction. In 2018, she was working at a drug rehabilitation center when she realized she wanted something a little more hands-on. That led her to Goodwill,...
by Kyle Williams | Jan 10, 2022 | Success Stories
Alesha lost her job when the restaurant where she previously worked shut down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That led her to interview with Goodwill, which she only knew as a reliable thrift store. She was hired at our Campbell Lane location just as the...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 20, 2021 | Success Stories
Four years ago, Terrell was shot and paralyzed by someone trying to steal his car. As a result, he lacked the independence he once had. After being introduced to Goodwill, Terrell applied for the Cars to Work program. He was matched with a car and had hand controls...
by Kyle Williams | Dec 13, 2021 | Success Stories
At Goodwill, we’re in the business of changing lives. And one way we accomplish that is through the many programs and services offered at our Louisville Resource Center. LeRoy Morgan, a participant of the Soft Skills Academy, GoodStart, Advancing Cities, expungement...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 29, 2021 | Success Stories
With a violent felony on her record, Samantha thought she would never find employment. “I would see why people wouldn’t hire me without talking to me,” she said. But as a requirement for drug court, Samantha had to have a job and work 40 hours per week. She applied to...
by Kyle Williams | Nov 22, 2021 | Success Stories
Mike grew up a product of divorce and addiction. Before he was 24 years old, both of his parents and his two brothers had passed away. An addict himself, Mike lost his only other support system when his wife filed for divorce after 25 years of him relapsing. The...
